Which type of cloud deployment is typically owned and operated by a single organization?

The correct answer is private cloud, which refers to a cloud deployment model that is dedicated exclusively to a single organization. This ownership means that the organization has control over the entire cloud environment, including the infrastructure, management, and security protocols. Private clouds are particularly appealing to organizations that have specific regulatory or compliance requirements, need enhanced security, or wish to maintain direct control over their data and computing resources.

In a private cloud setup, organizations can tailor their environment to meet specific needs, such as optimizing performance or implementing strict security policies that may not be possible in shared environments like public clouds. In addition, by having dedicated resources, organizations can ensure high availability and better resource allocation based on their unique workloads.

This model contrasts with public clouds, where resources and services are shared among multiple organizations, and community clouds, which are shared among several organizations with common interests or requirements. Hybrid clouds combine both public and private clouds, allowing for flexibility but do not focus solely on the ownership aspect that defines a private cloud.